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Adams accuses UK government of ‘duplicity’ over move to block compensation payout

Adams accuses UK government of ‘duplicity’ over move to block compensation payout

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

The ex-Sinn Féin president said he was consulting lawyers after a Bill was tabled to prevent him securing a payout over his internment in the 1970s.

UK government moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees

UK government moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

A 2020 Supreme Court ruling had paved the way for Mr Adams to secure compensation for his detention without trial in the early 1970s.